[Healeys] Speedo Lubrication - was Throttle linkage lubrication

[John Spaur]

Sparingly with grease. Photo from the workshop manual for my 1962 BT7.

 

John

 

From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of alfuller194--- via Healeys
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2020 3:39 PM
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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Speedo Lubrication - was Throttle linkage lubrication

 

Hummm – did they recommend a lubricant for the speedo cable instead of the graphite?

 

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All the best,

 

Al Fuller

 

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Speedo Lubrication - was Throttle linkage lubrication

 

I was just told by Foreign Speedo to never use graphic lube on the cable or near the speedo. Gunks up the works. 

Ron

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On Aug 30, 2020, at 2:07 PM, alfuller194--- via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> > wrote:



Speaking of graphite – is that what people are using on speedo cables these days? Good results? Bad?

 

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All the best,

 

Al Fuller

 

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.teamnet <mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> > On Behalf Of jim via Healeys
Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2020 12:34 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> ; Kees Oudesluijs <coudesluijs at chello.nl <mailto:coudesluijs at chello.nl> >
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Throttle linkage lubrication

 

Something like this?

 

On Saturday, 29 August 2020, 06:33:52 GMT-7, Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> > wrote: 

 

 

Well, you can have a joint with dry grit/dust or with oiled grit/dust. I would still go for the latter. Perhaps if you use a spray like WD40 you may rinse the joint clean and lubricate at the same time. Problem is: WD40 lubricant does not last very long.

Kees Oudesluijs

 

 

Op 29-8-2020 om 14:58 schreef warthodson--- via Healeys:

I have only received 3 replies & all 3 recommend some form of lubrication. I am somewhat surprised. I anticipated a split (50/50) decision. Considering the dirty, dusty, gritty environment that the unsealed linkage ball & sockets operate in, I thought some would suggest the it is better to not have any lubricant that would trap & hold the abrasive particles. 

Does anyone agree with this?

Gary Hodson 

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From: Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys  <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> <healeys at autox.team.net>



A drop of oil  now and then is a good idea on any car bar when  ball sockets are nylon/plastic.

Kees Oudesluijs

 

 

Op 29-8-2020 om 03:41 schreef Bob Spidell:

A little lube never hurts. Wheel bearing grease is the most persistent.

On 8/28/2020 11:01 AM, warthodson--- via Healeys wrote:

 

 





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